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What difference does lighting make at a corporate event?

Lighting is integral to creating the wow factor at your event. Creative use of the many available lighting technologies can transform the look and feel of an event by enhancing the space, creating a desired ambience in the room and supporting event themes. There are so many ways in which lighting can be used to […]

Media release: AVPartners appoints Daniel Naidoo as Operations Manager at Crown Perth

AVPartners has appointed Daniel Naidoo as Operations Manager at Crown Perth. The role will see Mr Naidoo manage a team of operational staff and crew at the MICE destination to ensure seamless and successful events. Mr Naidoo will be responsible for driving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability in the operations department. Mr Naidoo has nearly […]

What is image blending?

The use of super-wide panoramic screens is the norm for large scale events in Australia. To project onto these panoramic screens we use a special technique known as “image blending”. This involves the use of two or more projectors, each portraying a section of an image, blended or overlapped seamlessly together to create a single, […]

Island life at One&Only Hayman Island

Lissa Thomson, Event Stylist at One&Only Hayman Island moved to the island four months ago to take up her role with AVPartners. She reflects on what makes island life so incredible. “When I came to One&Only Hayman Island I had no expectations at all and it has been the most unbelievable experience.” “Living remotely can be a […]

The importance of content creation for a standout presentation

The key to an engaging presentation is content. Visuals, videos, infographics, audio, graphs and more will take your presentation to the next level. The art is in balancing rich content with compelling simplicity. Remember that the visual and audio content, of whatever variety, should never compete with your message, but should engage each member of […]

Can you teach an old dog new tricks?

Rick Keane, Partner at One&Only Hayman Island with AVPartners, used to work on the island back in 2002. Rick reflects on the differences in AV then and now, and his experience of “teaching an old dog new tricks.” “Back in 2002, the gear we used was a little different from today. Back then you had […]

Event styling – Does it really make a difference?

Does event styling make a difference? Good styling can. Event styling begins with your message. You’ll achieve the wow factor when the audiovisual elements, the centrepieces, props, furniture and the lighting all work seamlessly to engage your attendees with that message. On any budget, event styling can set the scene, add drama and turn spectators into […]

How to ensure your meeting achieves your objectives

Meetings are an efficient way to achieve business outcomes, so long as the right planning and forward thinking takes place. Too often businesses hold poorly-focused, unstructured meetings that waste time and don’t achieve what they set out to do. The key is to set out the meeting’s purpose and objectives from the outset and work […]

How much definition do I actually need?

Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), Full High Definition (FHD) and Ultra High definition (UHD) refer to the clarity or resolution of a moving image via a television, display device or monitor. Definition is measured as width x height in pixels. When holding an event, definition is an important consideration to ensure a good quality […]